Chinese national cinema
By: Yingjin Zhang.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: National cinemas; National cinemas series.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 328
Subjects: Motion pictures -- China -- History.; Motion pictures -- Taiwan -- History.
Description: "This introduction to Chinese national cinema, written for scholars and students by a leading critic, covers three 'Chinas': mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It traces the formation, negotiation and problematization of the national on the Chinese screen over ninety years. Historical and comparative perspectives bring out the parallel developments in the three Chinas, while critical analysis explores thematic and stylistic changes over time." "As well as exploring artistic achievements and ideological debates, Chinese National Cinema also emphasizes industry research and market analysis. The author concludes that despite the rigid censorship systems and the pressures on filmmakers, Chinese national cinema has never succeeded in projecting a single unified picture, but rather portrays many Chinas."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.